medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

add chicken or salmon to make it a meal, anchovies are the make-or-break

crispy fried, pickle on top, soft potato bun — the best of these will surprise you

pairs with the fries — sweet and salty is the move at any fast-food spot

thick-cut, crispy batter, sub them in for fries when offered — they're always the better play